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Kirk Bangstad faces FBI interview over Trump-death beer pledge

5/2/2026

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Kirk Bangstad interviewed FBI and Secret Service after his post linked a free-beer pledge to President Donald Trump's assassination.
The post cited a “Free Beer Day” pledge that would give beer if President Donald Trump died, sparking criticism.
The Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau rejected the comments and affirmed a welcoming community.
Wisconsin DOJ declined to confirm or deny an investigation while the FBI office warned hateful rhetoric will be investigated.

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Kirk Bangstad interviewed FBI and Secret Service after his post linked a free-beer pledge to President Donald Trump's assassination.
The post cited a “Free Beer Day” pledge that would give beer if President Donald Trump died, sparking criticism.
The Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau rejected the comments and affirmed a welcoming community.
Wisconsin DOJ declined to confirm or deny an investigation while the FBI office warned hateful rhetoric will be investigated.